kinship

Meanings

• noun

  The state or fact of being kin; relationship by blood or marriage.

  - "Their kinship was revealed through DNA testing."
  - "Despite their close kinship, they had never met before."

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Variants

List of all variants of kinship that leads to same result
kinship , kinships

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'ginne,' meaning 'kindred,' and 'scip,' meaning 'ship.'

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Trivia

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1. The study of kinship is also known as sociology or anthropology.

2. The term 'kinship' is used primarily in the context of human relationships, but it can also apply to relationships between other species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Family: Kinship is a fundamental aspect of family relationships.

2. Genealogy: The study of kinship and family history is called genealogy.

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Culture

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In many cultures, kinship plays a significant role in social structures and family relationships.

How to Memorize "kinship"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree to remember the concept of kinship.
   - Imagine a boat carrying a group of related individuals, symbolizing the idea of 'ship' in kinship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kinship' with the idea of family and relationships.
   - Think of the word 'kin' as a shortened form of 'kindred,' which means 'related by blood or marriage.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kinsfolk in a Ship' to remember the meaning of kinship.

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